Maintenance Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score due to competitive pay in the maintenance sector, stable employment, and strong emphasis on safety and skills development in a manufacturing context.
- Starting pay: $31.69/hour with opportunities for growth
- Stable employment in a critical sector
- Requires strong mechanical skills and maintenance experience
- Night shift may not suit all candidates
Pros
- Competitive starting pay at $31.69/hour
- Stable job in a growing sector with a focus on maintenance
- Strong safety and quality standards in place
Cons
- Physically demanding work may not suit everyone
- Shift work can limit personal schedule flexibility
- Requires effective handling of maintenance challenges under pressure
Who it's for
Mid-level • On-site, Night shift
Good fit
- Mid-level maintenance technicians with industry experience
- Candidates who prefer hands-on roles in manufacturing
- Individuals willing to work night shifts
Not recommended for
- Entry-level workers without relevant maintenance experience
- Those seeking day or flexible work hours
- Individuals uncomfortable with physically demanding tasks
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead-acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
Stryten Energy is hiring for the Salina team! New employee orientations on a weekly basis. Orders are up and we need additional team members to meet our customer demands!
Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and plant mechanical equipment.
Our plant is located in Salina, KS but we have employees that live in our neighboring towns such as Concordia, Ellsworth, Herrington and McPherson.
Starting pay: $31.69 per hour
Shifts:
- D Shift: Night - Thurs-Sat, every other Wed
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
- Short-term, long term disability and employee life
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment by completing preventive and planned maintenance requirements on plant equipment.
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
- Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
- Follow all procedures with regard to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry.
- Comply with all safety and health policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Comply with current Quality System requirements.
- Follow Lean Manufacturing procedures.
- Perform other work as assigned by management.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional heavy lifting of 70 pounds, routine lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Withstand occasional exposure to extreme environmental conditions such as heat, cold, odors, and dust.
- Ability to climb ladders, squat, bend, and work in confined spaces.
Equipment Used:
- Hand and Power Tools, welders, grinders, torch, 2-way radio
- Personal protective equipment as required
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Skills Required:
- Must achieve passing score on pre-employment assessment
- Mechanical skills
- Previous industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience
EEO
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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